Clubbing Of Income in 13 min | Super Revision | CA Amit Mahajan

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Transferring assets to lower tax brackets can result in lower taxation rates, but various scenarios involving spouses and relatives can still lead to income clubbing. Clubbing of income occurs when income-generating assets are transferred or held, impacting tax liabilities.

Insights

  • Clubbing of income under sections 60 to 64 involves transferring assets to lower tax brackets to reduce tax liability.
  • Revocable transfers of income-generating assets, remunerated transfers to spouses, substantial interest in a company, and transferring assets to relatives can all lead to clubbing of income, impacting tax obligations significantly.

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Recent questions

  • What is clubbing of income?

    Clubbing of income refers to the process outlined in sections 60 to 64 where income generated from transferred assets is taxed at the original owner's tax bracket, preventing individuals from transferring assets to lower tax brackets to reduce tax liability.

  • How does transferring fixed deposits affect tax rates?

    Transferring fixed deposits to lower tax brackets results in the interest being taxed at the lower rate, allowing individuals to potentially reduce their tax burden by shifting assets to individuals in lower tax brackets.

  • What are revocable transfers of income-generating assets?

    Revocable transfers of income-generating assets involve transferring assets in a way that allows the original owner to reclaim ownership or control over the assets, potentially leading to clubbing of income if the transfer is deemed to be for tax avoidance purposes.

  • How does remunerated transfers to spouses impact income?

    Remunerated transfers to spouses can result in clubbing of income, where income generated from assets transferred to a spouse is taxed at the original owner's tax bracket, preventing individuals from shifting income to lower tax brackets through such transfers.

  • What is the significance of holding substantial interest in a company?

    Holding a substantial interest in a company, especially when combined with remuneration to spouses or relatives, can lead to clubbing of income, where income generated from assets or investments related to the company is taxed at the original owner's tax bracket to prevent tax avoidance strategies.

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Clubbing of Income: Tax Implications and Strategies

  • Clubbing of income involves sections 60 to 64, focusing on transferring assets to lower tax brackets.
  • Transferring fixed deposits to lower tax brackets results in the interest being taxed at the lower rate.
  • Revocable transfers of income-generating assets lead to clubbing of income.
  • Remunerated transfers to spouses result in clubbing of income.
  • Substantial interest in a company and remuneration to spouses lead to clubbing of income.
  • Holding substantial interest in a company along with relatives can result in clubbing of income.
  • Transferring assets to spouses or relatives for their benefit still leads to clubbing of income.
  • Minor income is clubbed in the hands of the parent with the higher income.
  • Transferring assets to spouses for business investments can lead to clubbing of profits.
  • Cross transfers between spouses result in clubbing of income.
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